BEERS from every corner of the globe could be available in Burnley if plans to get a specialist beer shop off the ground get the green light.
Ian Fletcher, of Todmorden Road, has put forward plans to Burnley Council to change a former artists studio in Victoria Road, near to the junction with Briercliffe Road, into a shop selling real ales and beers from around the world.
Ian, who was made redundant as a computer programmer at Roseby's, Nelson, last October, and has not worked since is hoping councillor's will give the plans the go-ahead.
After considering the options and carrying out market research, Ian decided there was a niche in the market for the shop.
He is planning to put his life savings into the business venture to give his family a stable income.
Everything from specialist Australian lagers to German real ales could be on offer.
Ian, who has a teenage son, said: "I am really hoping that it gets approval but even if it does that won't be the end. I will have to go on a course which will give me a licence to sell alcohol."
The shop is located in the heart of the Briercliffe Road shopping area which will allow customers easy access.
Ian added: "The nearest specialist beer shop is in Preston as far as I am aware so I am hoping I will get customers from all over, which will also help the local economy."
Planners will discuss the application at the next Development Control meeting in June.
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